Voice Actor Invoice Template

Free invoice templates for voice actors built for session fees, usage fees, and revisions. Download and edit in PDF, Word, Excel, Google Docs, or Google Sheets.

Also called: voice actor invoice, voice actor bill, or voiceover artist invoice.

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Free Voice Actor Invoice Template

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Script length, usage, studio, pickups.

How to Invoice as a Voice Actor

Make it simple, spell out the job, and link payment to clear terms from quote to final delivery.
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In 5 Steps:
  1. Confirm scope in writing, including script length, session plan, delivery format, and usage terms.
  2. Send a written estimate with payment terms and deposit required to book the session.
  3. Collect the deposit and schedule the session, noting any live direction or tech needs.
  4. Record and deliver files, log any extras like pickups, patch time, or rush handling.
  5. Create the invoice, apply the deposit, itemize the work and rights, set the due date, and send.
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What to Include in a Voice Actor Invoice

These are the must-have fields so your invoice is clear, traceable, and compliant.
These are the must-have fields so your invoice is clear, traceable, and compliant.
  • Invoice number and invoice date
  • Your business name, contact info, and tax ID
  • Client billing contact and address
  • Purchase order or job/campaign ID
  • Project description and script title
  • Session date and recording location or remote patch
  • Usage license terms: media, territory, term, exclusivity
  • Rate breakdown summary for services and add-ons
  • Taxes, discounts, and deposit applied with date (check local rules)
  • Payment terms, due date, late fee, and remittance details

Billing Scenarios for Voice Actors

How to label charges so every invoice makes sense the moment your clients see it.

1.
Session fee; Usage: 12-month broadcast
National TV or radio spot with limited-term airing
Separates your performance time from the time-limited right to air the spot.
2.
Per finished minute; Volume discount
Large e-learning batch or training library
Shows the rate basis for long-form work and the break for higher volume.
3.
Pickups (up to 100 words); Minimum studio charge
Minor pickups after initial delivery
Flags that small fixes are billed differently from new sessions.
4.
Renewal for 12 months; Late renewal surcharge
License renewal after a campaign ends
List distinct services on separate lines so reviewers can match work to approvals.
5.
Live direction fee; Source-Connect/ISDN patch
Live directed session with remote connection
Calls out the extra time and tech required for real-time direction.
6.
Rush fee; After-hours surcharge
Signals the premium for compressing the schedule outside normal hours.
Signals the premium for compressing the schedule outside normal hours.
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What voice actors usually bill for

Itemize session fees, usage, revisions, pickups, and licensing with professional invoice line items.

Charge or Service
Unit
Taxable
When to use
How to show it
Session Recording
Time
Booked VO session time
Qty × hourly rate. Track booth time from first take to final read for clear, auditable billing.
Usage License
Item
Rights by media/term/territory
Units × rate by channel and length. Spell out media, territory, and term so usage stays compliant.
Pickup Session
Time
Small fixes after review
Qty × hourly rate or minimum. Covers minor rereads; excludes script changes that require new direction.
Script Revision Labor
Time
Client-side script changes
Qty × hourly rate. Re-records caused by new copy or timing; confirm what’s in scope first.
Live Direction Patch
Time
Source-Connect/Zoom directed read
Qty × hourly rate. Includes patch setup, tech checks, and director hold time to keep the session on track.
Studio & Engineering
Time
Pro home-studio capture
Qty × hourly rate. Covers recording chain, room, and basic cleanup to deliver broadcast-ready takes.
Sync to Picture
Time
Timecode, beeps, lip match
Qty × hourly rate. Aligns reads to video; note FPS and reference file to reduce back-and-forth.
File Splitting & Labeling
Item
Separate files per script lines
Files × per-file rate. Deliver named WAV/MP3 to spec for faster ingest on the client side.
Rush or After-Hours
Item
Priority or night/weekend work
Item × flat rate. Moves your job to the front of the line; confirm deadline and delivery format.
USB Drive Delivery
Item
Taxable
Physical copy requested
Units × cost × (1 + markup%). Ship a labeled drive; include courier as pass-through if needed.
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Common Voice Actor Invoicing Mistakes

If billing feels messy, unclear info is usually the cause. Use these fixes to prevent disputes and speed up payment.

Mistake
How to fix it
Using vague project names slows approvals and confuses accounting.
Name the campaign and script clearly and add a unique job ID. Keep this wording consistent from quote to invoice.
Leaving out due dates and late terms encourages slow pay.
State the due date in days from invoice and the late fee policy in plain language.
Record the deposit as money received and show it applied against the total with the date.
Record the deposit as money received and show it applied against the total with the date.
List distinct services on separate lines so reviewers can match work to approvals.
List distinct services on separate lines so reviewers can match work to approvals.
Skipping the client’s PO or job reference stalls payment in AP.
Ask for the required reference up front and place it near the top of the invoice.
Ignoring tax rules on services or digital delivery risks non-compliance.
Show the correct tax rate or exemption and note how it was determined; check local rules.

Voice Actors Invoice FAQs

Line items for session fees, usage, pickups, buyouts, Source-Connect, and kill fees. Use our Voice Actors Invoice Template to bill faster with clear answers.

How do I price usage for broadcast, web, and internal?

Charge a session fee plus usage based on where the audio runs. Example: “Session fee (1 hr): $250” and “Broadcast usage - regional TV, 13 weeks: $1,200.”

What’s a standard session minimum for voice talent?

Set a one-hour minimum, then bill in 30-minute blocks. Example: “Session minimum (1 hr): $300” and “Overage (30 min): $150.”

Are pickups and revisions billed the same?

No. Client rewrites are paid pickups, your mistakes are free fixes. Example: “Pickup - script change up to 75 words: $75” and “Talent error correction: $0.”

Should I charge a home-studio fee?

Yes when you provide editing, noise control, or mastering. Example: “Home studio - recording, cleanup, mastering: $60 per finished minute” or “Studio flat: $50 per session.”

What if the client wants a full buyout?

Price higher than limited usage and define platforms. Example: “Buyout - all media, worldwide, in perpetuity: $3,000” and “Session fee (2 hrs): $500.”

Can I bill for live-directed sessions over Zoom or Source-Connect?

Yes. Add a live direction rate and any connection costs. Example: “Live direction - Source-Connect (per hour): $150” and “Connection fee: $25.”

How do I handle cancellations or kill fees?

Set windows and percentages. Example: “Cancel inside 24 hours: 50% of session = $200” or “Kill fee after recording: 75% of total = $900.”

How do I protect against AI voice cloning or unintended reuse?

State no training or synthesis rights unless licensed. Example: “AI/model training rights: not granted” or “Synthetic voice license - web only, 12 months: $1,500.” Rules vary—check local rules.